1. Describe the stasis in the play: where, when, who, what, etc. in a paragraph.
The setting is an up scale apartment in New York in the richer part of the state. The main characters are Amir, who is a corporate lawyer, and his white girlfriend Emily, who is a painter. There is also Amir's nephew Abe, Amir's coworker Jory and her husband Isaac. The play takes place in 2011 and goes through 2012. The play's main focus is around Amir and his identity. 2. What is the intrusion?
The intrusion is Amir's name appearing in the paper. From there all the problems start evolving. Amir begins to lose his pull at work and ends up losing the promotion he was hoping to get to Jory. He and Emily have many arguments surrounding Imam's hearing and the state of muslims in America. The problem makes Amir come to terms with himself and how he sees the religion he used to be apart of. 3. What is the unique factor?
The unique factor is that this is when Imam's hearing takes place. Many of Amir's problems came to head after the paper printed his name out after he attended the hearing and supported Imam. 4. What is the dramatic question that should be answered by the end of the play?
The dramatic question is why did or does Amir renounce his faith. We finally find out why at the dinner he has with Isaac and Jory. We also learn that at the same time, he still believes in some of the islamic traditions and is, to an extent, faithful to the religion. 5. Provide an illustration of the two kinds of exposition that the play has in it.
Amir's apartment is one form of exposition. It shows off his wealth and his urgency to get away from stereotypes put on muslims.
Abe changing his name is another form of exposition. Like Amir, Abe wants to distance himself from his roots and does it in a slightly different way than Amir. Abe's name change also exposes the anger Amir feels towards it as well. 6. Identify the most theatrical moment in the play and of what importance it seems to be.
I think the most theatrical moment of the play is the dinner Emily and Amir have with Isaac and his wife. Here we learn that Amir does not really hate who he is as he has made it seem. We learn what he really thinks of the religion of islam. 7. List some of the themes of the play.
The main theme is definitely prejudice. There are many mentions of bigotry against muslims and jews. The start of the story mentions the case of Imam that may or may not have been racial profiling. Innocence to awareness may be another theme. At the beginning of the play, Abe tries to hide who he is and trying to blend in with the rest of america. By the end of the play, he's fully against 'white america'. Identity is another theme. Both Amir and Abe attempt to repress their identity in slightly different ways. However, in the end, they accept who they are to some extent. 8. What does the chief character want and what are some obstacles that stand in the way of his getting what he wants?
Amir's main want is to distance himself from his religion. Emily is a main obstacle. She is very vocal on how she doesn't understand Amir's decision. She appreciates the beauty of islam and believes he should accept it because it is who he is. Abe is another obstacle. He has changed his name that could be taken as a jewish or islamic name. It upsets Amir and he lectures Abe on why his original name is important. The trial of Imam is another obstacle. Amir struggles with his want to stay away from it because he wants to stay away from all things related to being islam. However, deep down, he is still faithful and attends and reaps the very consequences he wanted to avoid. 9. Describe some possible images in the play and how does the title help us understand the play.
Emily's painting of Amir is one image in the play. Most of the play explains how Emily's paintings expresses forms of the religion of islam. The painting of Amir ends up showing perhaps the religion of Islam in an individual and how the feel and express it. 10. Briefly define the family relationships that are examined in the play.
The only family relationship really focused on in Disgraced is the relationship between Amir and his nephew, Abe. Abe was someone who tried to erase his heritage and religion by changing his name. Amir was guilty of the same thing, but criticized Abe for doing it as well. Abe mentioned he looked up to Amir for a while until he learned more about him. Towards the end of the play, Amir tried to show Abe not to forget his heritage while at the same time, not be so hateful.
The setting is an up scale apartment in New York in the richer part of the state. The main characters are Amir, who is a corporate lawyer, and his white girlfriend Emily, who is a painter. There is also Amir's nephew Abe, Amir's coworker Jory and her husband Isaac. The play takes place in 2011 and goes through 2012. The play's main focus is around Amir and his identity.
2. What is the intrusion?
The intrusion is Amir's name appearing in the paper. From there all the problems start evolving. Amir begins to lose his pull at work and ends up losing the promotion he was hoping to get to Jory. He and Emily have many arguments surrounding Imam's hearing and the state of muslims in America. The problem makes Amir come to terms with himself and how he sees the religion he used to be apart of.
3. What is the unique factor?
The unique factor is that this is when Imam's hearing takes place. Many of Amir's problems came to head after the paper printed his name out after he attended the hearing and supported Imam.
4. What is the dramatic question that should be answered by the end of the play?
The dramatic question is why did or does Amir renounce his faith. We finally find out why at the dinner he has with Isaac and Jory. We also learn that at the same time, he still believes in some of the islamic traditions and is, to an extent, faithful to the religion.
5. Provide an illustration of the two kinds of exposition that the play has in it.
Amir's apartment is one form of exposition. It shows off his wealth and his urgency to get away from stereotypes put on muslims.
Abe changing his name is another form of exposition. Like Amir, Abe wants to distance himself from his roots and does it in a slightly different way than Amir. Abe's name change also exposes the anger Amir feels towards it as well.
6. Identify the most theatrical moment in the play and of what importance it seems to be.
I think the most theatrical moment of the play is the dinner Emily and Amir have with Isaac and his wife. Here we learn that Amir does not really hate who he is as he has made it seem. We learn what he really thinks of the religion of islam.
7. List some of the themes of the play.
The main theme is definitely prejudice. There are many mentions of bigotry against muslims and jews. The start of the story mentions the case of Imam that may or may not have been racial profiling. Innocence to awareness may be another theme. At the beginning of the play, Abe tries to hide who he is and trying to blend in with the rest of america. By the end of the play, he's fully against 'white america'. Identity is another theme. Both Amir and Abe attempt to repress their identity in slightly different ways. However, in the end, they accept who they are to some extent.
8. What does the chief character want and what are some obstacles that stand in the way of his getting what he wants?
Amir's main want is to distance himself from his religion. Emily is a main obstacle. She is very vocal on how she doesn't understand Amir's decision. She appreciates the beauty of islam and believes he should accept it because it is who he is. Abe is another obstacle. He has changed his name that could be taken as a jewish or islamic name. It upsets Amir and he lectures Abe on why his original name is important. The trial of Imam is another obstacle. Amir struggles with his want to stay away from it because he wants to stay away from all things related to being islam. However, deep down, he is still faithful and attends and reaps the very consequences he wanted to avoid.
9. Describe some possible images in the play and how does the title help us understand the play.
Emily's painting of Amir is one image in the play. Most of the play explains how Emily's paintings expresses forms of the religion of islam. The painting of Amir ends up showing perhaps the religion of Islam in an individual and how the feel and express it.
10. Briefly define the family relationships that are examined in the play.
The only family relationship really focused on in Disgraced is the relationship between Amir and his nephew, Abe. Abe was someone who tried to erase his heritage and religion by changing his name. Amir was guilty of the same thing, but criticized Abe for doing it as well. Abe mentioned he looked up to Amir for a while until he learned more about him. Towards the end of the play, Amir tried to show Abe not to forget his heritage while at the same time, not be so hateful.